Iron Man, #21 British
Published: January 1970
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"Let someone else be Iron Man... I quit!"
Characters
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"New catalog of 2000 novelties 10¢"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a catalog from the Johnson Smith Company.
The Replacement!
"No. this is not a nightmare of Tony Stark as he lies in tortured sleep."
Storyline
Tony Stark, with an ailing heart, seeks a replacement. Boxer Eddie March becomes the new Iron Man but he also has potentially life-threatening health problems. In a battle with the powerful Crimson Dynamo, the "old" Iron Man has to come to the rescue of the "new" one.
Characters
- Janice Cord (mainstream Universe)
- Crimson Dynamo (mainstream Universe)
- Happy Hogan (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Alex Nevsky (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man [Eddie March] (introduction)
- Hammer
Credits
- Script: Archie Goodwin
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Pornsak Pichetshote
- Letters: Omar Panosetti
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Characters
- Boy
- girl
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co. on top half of page between story pages 3 and 4.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Storyline
Ad for free "Drafting Career Kit".
Story Notes
Between story pages 3 and 4, on lower half of page.
"A sagacious smattering of somewhat senseless small-talk!"
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Stan's Soapbox. Between story pages 6 and 7.
"'Matchbox' jigsaw puzzles."
Story Notes
Ad for jigsaw puzzles featuring images of Matchbox vehicles, located on top half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
"Get both spending money and free prizes"
Story Notes
Ad for selling Grit by the Grit Publishing Co., on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
"Audel skill-building practical guides"
Story Notes
Ad for books from Audel Practical Guides, between story pages 9 and 10.
"I'll make you a master of karate"
Storyline
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
Story Notes
Between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
Shop By Mail; Stamps
"Comic books for sale"
Story Notes
Various ads for stamps, novelty items, and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
"High School"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 18 and 19.
Shop by Mail
"New protein rinse safely curls, waves hair"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 18 and 19.
"2 more triumphs from Marvel"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Inks: Bill Everett
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #71 and Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #171.
"Here's a whole treasure chest of fun"
Story Notes
Ad for novelty items from Honor House Prod. Corp.
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Madame Masque [Whitney Frost]
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Johnny Craig
Story Notes
Letters from Bob Krotts, Loren MacGregor, Tom Barako, Ron Harris, Joey Nesselroth and Henry De La Cruz. Includes images from an earlier issue and “Know Ye This, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldomâ€
"Sorry, we only hire high school graduates."
Story Notes
Ad for the Wayne High School Program.
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.